Through a consent decision between the USDA and Del Monte Farms, according to the department, the produce company cannot operate in the industry until Aug. 16, 2015, when it can once again apply for a license.

Daniel Del Monte, owner of the company, is also barred from any employment or affiliation with any Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licensees until Aug. 16, 2014.

According to a compaint filed by the USDA, Del Monte Farms allegedly failed to make full payments for 168 lots of commodities between Oct. 1, 2011 to July 27, 2012.

A representative from Del Monte Farms, located on Main Road, could not be reached for comment.